In the spring of 2009, I had a terrifying paranormal experience that changed my life. After months of processing the occurrence (which I write about in my book to be published in 2020), I decided to share the story with my English I class and challenged them to write a descriptive essay of their own, about a legend or ghost story, true or fictional. It became a popular assignment each year during the month of Halloween. Interestingly enough, many students had their own truthful stories, as well. One of my bubbly, creative, and fun-loving former students contacted me a few weeks ago to say my scary stories from way-back-when had…